As a global investment foundation focused on the Web3 and AI sectors, Pop X Foundation has recently received a growing number of project applications from teams around the world. These applications span a wide range of areas, including blockchain infrastructure, decentralized applications, the convergence of AI and Web3, digital finance, and emerging content ecosystems—reflecting both the vitality and innovation of the industry as it enters a new phase.

Throughout this process, we remain deliberate and disciplined. For Pop X, the number of applications does not equate to investment success. What truly matters is identifying teams and directions that can create real, sustainable value over the long term.

Based on current submissions, project sources are notably international, encompassing both early-stage innovative teams and growth-stage projects with established products and user traction.

Across sectors, we observe a clear shift: more teams are focusing on real-world use cases, user retention, and integration with the real economy—rather than remaining at the conceptual or narrative level. We view this evolution as a positive signal and one that aligns closely with Pop X’s long-standing investment philosophy.

Pop X Foundation adheres firmly to a principle of selectivity over volume. We do not pursue high-frequency investments or short-term expansion. Instead, we apply a structured evaluation framework, assessing each project across multiple dimensions, with particular emphasis on:

• Whether the project demonstrates a clear long-term vision and addresses real-world problems

• Whether it has a viable path to commercialization and sustainable growth

• Whether the team possesses strong execution capabilities and a solid technical foundation

• Whether the project can integrate into broader ecosystems and generate long-term network effects

Only projects that demonstrate strength across these dimensions progress to deeper discussions and due diligence.

For Pop X Foundation, investment does not end with capital deployment. We place greater value on building long-term, stable partnerships with the teams we support.

At appropriate stages, we engage in strategic discussions, assisting portfolio projects in areas such as market positioning, compliance structures, ecosystem alignment, and global expansion. This “investment plus enablement” approach requires a higher level of rigor and selectivity from the very beginning.

Because we actively participate in the growth journey of our portfolio companies, every investment decision must withstand the test of both time and market realities.

Pop X Foundation will continue to remain open to high-quality projects worldwide, while conveying a clear message to founders:
we are seeking long-term value, not short-term narratives;
systemic capabilities, not isolated innovations;
and teams that can grow sustainably within an ecosystem, not in isolation.

As the Web3 industry moves toward greater maturity—emphasizing fundamentals, execution, and real-world impact—we believe that truly exceptional projects will naturally emerge over time.

Looking ahead, Pop X Foundation will remain committed to long-termism, combining disciplined investment with deep enablement, and partnering with teams that share our values and execution mindset. Through continued selection and collaboration, we aim to build a resilient, sustainable, and globally oriented Web3 and AI ecosystem.